Transdisciplinary Training in Childhood Obesity Prevention: Approaches, Successes and Challenges

San Diego Convention Center, Room 32AB

Sunday, April 03, 2016
3:00 PM–5:00 PM

Chairs

Sharon M. Donovan, PhD, RD, University of Illinois
Gordon L. Jensen, MD, PhD, University of Vermont

Presentations

Illinois Transdisciplinary Obesity Prevention Program (I-TOPP).
Sharon M. Donovan, PhD, RD, University of Illinois

Childhood Obesity Prevention Training (COPT).
Barbara J. Rolls, PhD, Pennsylvania State University

Innovation and Collaboration: Creating a Transdisciplinary Childhood Obesity Prevention (TOP) Graduate Education Certificate Program.
Jessica R. Meendering, PhD, EP-C, South Dakota State University

Sanos Y Fuertes: Creating Culturally Relevant Programs for the University and Community.
Britt Rios-Ellis, MS, PhD, California State University, Monterey Bay

Trainee Perspective – I-TOPP (University of Illinois).
Katie N. Robinson, MPH, University of Illinois

Trainee Perspective – COPT (Penn State).
Samantha S. Kling, BS, Pennsylvania State University

Panel Discussion.

  • Sharon M. Donovan, PhD, RD
  • Barbara J. Rolls, PhD
  • Jessica R. Meendering, PhD, EP-C
  • Britt Rios-Ellis, MS, PhD
  • Katie N. Robinson, MPH
  • Samantha S. Kling, BS
  • Kaylee Rivera, MPH, California State University, Monterey Bay
  • Lindsay Moore, MS, Moore Healthy Living, LLC